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The NRF2 gene variant, -653G/A, is associated with nephritis in childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.
Lupus - 1 Sept 2010
Córdova E J, Velázquez-Cruz R, Centeno F, Baca V, Orozco L
Abstract excerpt
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease associated with oxidative stress and characterized by chronic inflammation. Kidney malfunction, an aggressive characteristic of this disease, is not present in all affected individuals. The Nrf2-Keap1 pathway is important in protecting against oxidative stress and inflammation. Mouse models and genome-wide scans have suggested NRF2 (Nuclear factor...
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